Can Morality Exist Without Religion?
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Morality Can Exist Without Religion
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Philosophers Have Shown That Ethical Principles Can Be Derived from Reason and Empathy
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Which of the following two counters is stronger?

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Counter A
Empathy Is Inconsistent and Biased
Psychologist Paul Bloom argues that empathy can distort moral judgment. See his article in The New Yorker.
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Counter B
Reason Alone May Not Motivate Moral Action

Even if reason helps define ethics, it may not compel moral behavior. People often know what’s right but act otherwise—religious belief can add a motivational layer that reason lacks.

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